35 Things to Do in Osaka Japan! 🇯🇵 Cheap Hotel, Kyoto, Nara, and How to Avoid the Crowds

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  • Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
  • #osaka #kyoto #japan
    Hello everyone! It was time for us to make another trip abroad, and we managed to find a really good deal on flights and hotel to Osaka, Japan, so we decided to go there for 7 days to have a good time and to see our friends Chieko-san and Mieko-san that we met while travelling to Sapporo in January, 2023. In this video, we go over what we did and share some tips to avoid crowds while traveling to Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara.
    🌐 Chieko-san’s Osaka Tour Through the Alleyways Near Osaka Castle:
    www.viator.com/tours/Osaka/On...
    🏨 Our Hotel: Sunplaza Rinkai
    maps.app.goo.gl/AQdxW8X6HQGRV...
    📍🦌 NARA LOCATIONS:
    #2: Nara Park
    maps.app.goo.gl/YNWPijsLdJJEo...
    #3: Tōdai-ji Temple
    maps.app.goo.gl/ZgW3w3sjPJGq3...
    #4: Nara Omotenashi (Japanese Home Cooking)
    maps.app.goo.gl/rvE4rWifE9YEb...
    📍🏙️ OSAKA LOCATIONS:
    #5: Dotonbori
    maps.app.goo.gl/en4ZNzUdEKk2p...
    #6: Shinsaibashi Shopping Street
    maps.app.goo.gl/hRNsu7mdgXCyX...
    #7: Takoyaki Wanaka Namba
    maps.app.goo.gl/MEDrTWmSoiEHG...
    #8: Umeda Underground Shopping Mall
    maps.app.goo.gl/xUdW82kh2GZYX...
    #9: Walking Through Random Neighbourhoods (Literally Everywhere)
    #10: Tour Through the Alleyways with Chieko-san
    www.viator.com/tours/Osaka/On...
    #11: Osaka Castle
    maps.app.goo.gl/DQUBF1gtWmnrY...
    #12: Green Tea Taste Testing
    maps.app.goo.gl/v2NvLHNz5Nrg5...
    #13: Okonomiyaki Fusaya
    maps.app.goo.gl/7ZQD3h5VdrowW...
    #21: Edomae Kaitenzushi Kishu Yaichi (Sushi)
    maps.app.goo.gl/z4cSEuNwQnGHp...
    #22: Yodobashi Camera Umeda
    maps.app.goo.gl/D6E8rnxtuMcq9...
    #23: Uniqlo Links Umeda
    maps.app.goo.gl/Y24vEbxh2mnLY...
    #24: Wendy’s First Kitchen Umeda
    maps.app.goo.gl/n4iw71jLt2jwy...
    #25: Nipponbashi Denden Town
    maps.app.goo.gl/qc8W9fuYUY4bd...
    #26: Super Potato
    maps.app.goo.gl/RKqckYXrGLAJp...
    #27: Ramen Kikuhan
    maps.app.goo.gl/hzoqZBJvU3X69...
    #28: Deli Cafe Kitchen
    maps.app.goo.gl/aowpFY5NmsMnc...
    #29: Umeda Sky Building
    maps.app.goo.gl/w3CYgCbHPmV6o...
    #30: Yoshinoya Shibatacho Branch
    maps.app.goo.gl/q53kRwiRuGptG...
    #31: Umeda Outdoor/Indoor Alleyways
    maps.app.goo.gl/raxLQLR4e4TyC...
    #32: Komachi (Yakitori/Karaage Place)
    maps.app.goo.gl/bN2xFN9yHBgx3...
    #33: Rikuro’s Namba Main Branch
    maps.app.goo.gl/1wPXbXGgu5fYG...
    #34: Hozenji Yokocho
    maps.app.goo.gl/jwsYTfuNAPZnU...
    #35: Ichiran Ramen Dotonbori
    maps.app.goo.gl/Dbd3MVbSL15P4...
    #36: Kamukura Sennichimae (Light Ramen)
    maps.app.goo.gl/WB1T44VF4yfFS...
    📍🏯 KYOTO LOCATIONS
    #14: Fushimi Inari Taisha
    maps.app.goo.gl/8PEekZYwhk7Sr...
    #15: Kiyomizu-dera
    maps.app.goo.gl/TRyfwSuDo7LQP...
    #16: Kinkaku-ji
    maps.app.goo.gl/Ezpiq842i1Z2B...
    #17: Kurama-dera Temple
    maps.app.goo.gl/tATXCL6Jvj9Qj...
    #18: Kifune Shrine
    maps.app.goo.gl/iqgpU2LtNZHEv...
    #19: Aburaya Shokudo
    maps.app.goo.gl/xCe2uwYsBCzBA...
    #20: Otani Cemetery
    maps.app.goo.gl/ScLzJiN2Jcyfh...
    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro - Overtourism in Japan
    00:44 Day 1 - Traveling from Seoul/Incheon to Osaka
    04:09 Day 2 - Nara Day Trip
    08:08 Day 3 - Alleyway Tour with Chieko-san and Mieko-san
    11:15 Day 4 - Kyoto Day Trip
    17:04 Day 5 - Shopping in Umeda/Denden Town
    21:02 Day 6 - Umeda Sky Building and Alleyways
    23:53 Day 7 - Back to Namba/Dotonbori Before Going Home
    25:42 Outro - How Much We Spent
    Osaka in the 1930s Video (OsakaDotCom UA-cam Channel):
    • Japan street scenes - ...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 64

  • @Mudskipper9876
    @Mudskipper9876 14 днів тому +13

    Chieko-san's site looks like a great walking tour. You showed us the upside to beating a crowd while addressing the negative of said crowd. Respect of the culture and environment when traveling is a must.

    • @-oskco6117
      @-oskco6117 14 днів тому +3

      I’m waiting for you. Thank you. From Chieko.

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому +3

      @Mudskipper9876 Chieko-san is an amazing tour guide and really recommend her tour for other travelers! She has a really adventurous and caring spirit and really has a lot of knowledge that's interesting to hear!

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому +2

      @-oskco6117 thanks so much for showing us around Chieko-san! We had an amazing time, and hope that some new people will sign up for the tour soon! 🙏

    • @melgordon2490
      @melgordon2490 9 днів тому +1

      What backpack is yours?

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  7 днів тому

      @melgordon2490 It's a portable travel backpack I got in Emart in Korea for quite cheap.

  • @howardlee7189
    @howardlee7189 15 днів тому +5

    Great show. Not your average visitor stay in Osaka. Well done! Regards

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому

      Thanks so much Howard! Really appreciate the kind words, and hope you have a wonderful week!

  • @donnahollman4259
    @donnahollman4259 15 днів тому +4

    Thank you for another great and informative video guys!!👍Loved the deer of Nara!! So sweet to see respectful humans and precious wildlife sharing space so close together!!💗

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому

      Thanks so much Mom! ❤️ Nara is a beautiful place to visit as we did a while back! So nice to see everyone getting along together too!

  • @deaddrunkgamer7399
    @deaddrunkgamer7399 4 дні тому +1

    One thing i couldnt agree more with is taking the bus from and to the airport, its so much more relaxing, and really give a different viewing experience, also for those who doesnt sleep on the plane on the way, its way easier to get some rest there compared to the trains/subs.
    Regarding monay = 7/11 atms is your friend, the 110/220 yen fee is flat, so taking out more money is cheaper as you dont need to take out so often.
    Also one of things i love to do is walking instead of using the subs, seen so many cool stuff between stations, sure, sometimes the distance are to long but jumping of even 1 station before your destination opens up a new world.

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  3 дні тому

      @deaddrunkgamer7399 the bus is the way to go for sure! Also very good tip about the 7/11 ATM!

  • @mindset.of.stoics
    @mindset.of.stoics 4 дні тому +1

    Osaka is definitely one of the most vibrant cities on earth. Amazing list btw👍

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  4 дні тому

      Thanks so much @mindset.of.stoics! Osaka is certainly an amazing city!

  • @cmvyv
    @cmvyv День тому +1

    Amazing vlog! Thank you for sharing especially Chieko-san's walking tour.

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  12 годин тому

      Thanks so much for watching and the kind words @cmvyv! If you get the chance, definitely give Chieko-san's walking tour a try! She's really an interesting character, and so knowledgeable about Osaka and Japan!

  • @vereyafrequency
    @vereyafrequency 15 днів тому +3

    Thanks for the fresh video chief! going back to Japan the third time this October myself! excited like the first time!! learned a lot from your video. Im a city guy through and through so a majority of my trip this time is in Tokyo. Packing really light this time, Just me a backpack and my camera bag, then plan to donate all my hard earned money to Japan economy. haha. Thanks again and take care!!

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому

      Thanks so much for watching @vereyafrequency! Hope you have an amazing trip to Tokyo! It'll be a blast!

  • @jonathansakura
    @jonathansakura 10 днів тому +2

    Oh wow I lived in Korea both Seoul and jeju
    I took the ferry once from fukuoka to busan 😊
    I went to Japan so much from korea as a tourist my wife and I are finally moving to tokyo in a few months

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  9 днів тому +1

      @jonathansakura you've lived in some great places, and you must be super excited to move to Tokyo! All the best with your move!

  • @lordfesnor7300
    @lordfesnor7300 13 днів тому +2

    In 2018 I made the obvious Tokyo / Kyoto / Osaka trip. For some reason, I fell in in love with Osaka. Since then I’ve been back twice, and in January I’ll be back in Osaka for the 4th time. The reason I love that city so much are not Osaka castle, dotonbori of shinsekai, but its the neighbourhoods where all the tourist are gone and you can really get a slice of daily Japanese city life. It’s so refreshing to finally see someone who thinks the same! All the UA-camrs are doing the same stuff in Osaka but there is so much more! Cheers!

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  11 днів тому +1

      @lordfesnor7300 wow going back for your 4th time that's pretty amazing! Totally agree with you about the peaceful neighbourhoods all over the city, and the people of Osaka are a lot more open to talking to strangers than Tokyo which can also be a really good benefit!

    • @hannesRSA
      @hannesRSA 8 днів тому +1

      I went to only Osaka in 2014.. did 1 day to Kyoto and didn't like it much. Guess I'll see whether it's really a must to see Tokyo when I go back to see both cities.

  • @misscaroline542
    @misscaroline542 15 днів тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your lovely trip with us! This is how I like to travel as well. 😊 I like getting up early in the morning and seeing the major tourist attractions before the crowds arrive. I also like to like to wander around and randomly explore neighborhoods and parks. The most memorable experiences always happens when I get off the beaten path. Take care and have a wonderful week! ⛩️🏯🎌🍣🍢

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching and for all the kind words @misscaroline542! Exploring around randomly just seeing how things are done in another country is definitely an amazing way to learn about the world! Hope you have an amazing week, and thanks for all of your support! 😊

  • @catnapMitsu
    @catnapMitsu 13 днів тому +3

    Yujin is badass to go hiking in vans. my feet could never lol

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  11 днів тому

      Hahah have you tried the Comfycush ones? They aren't as good as running shoes, but definitely way better than regular Vans. Way less options though

  • @paulettenguyen971
    @paulettenguyen971 5 днів тому +1

    Great information thank you!

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  4 дні тому

      Thanks so much @paulettenguyen971 hope it was helpful!

  • @daleflows
    @daleflows 13 днів тому +2

    This might be the best to do in Japan vid I've seen

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  11 днів тому

      Thanks so much for watching @daleflows! Much appreciated!

  • @ONCEbittenTWICEshyshyshy
    @ONCEbittenTWICEshyshyshy 15 днів тому +2

    That ramen! 🤤🤤😋

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому +1

      It was amazing @ONCEbittenTWICEshyshyshy! A lot of the customers in there said it was the best ramen they've ever had. For me my #1 is still Sapporo Ramen Haruka in Sapporo (maps.app.goo.gl/HXqgEJ6DLiHqGer58) but this place was amazing too!

  • @thish6201
    @thish6201 12 днів тому

    Thank you so much for this video. I will be going to Osaka next month and have been researching things to do there. This video is super helpful and will definitely check out some of your recommendations.

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  11 днів тому

      @thish6201 thanks so much for watching, and glad we could share some places to see and eat! Hope you have an amazing trip to Osaka!

  • @1ZZFE
    @1ZZFE 8 днів тому +1

    Wow you took such great effort in composing such detailed videos on this Osaka trip. Im saving this one for my 1st visit. Btw this is my 1st video of yours. Thank you.😊

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  7 днів тому

      Thanks so much @1ZZFE! Hope you have an amazing trip to Osaka!

  • @BasicStealthcamping
    @BasicStealthcamping 13 днів тому +1

    thanks for the video! we are hoping to come to Japan as a family either late next year or early the year after so I will definitely rewatch this before then!
    Thanks as always

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  11 днів тому +1

      Thanks so much @BasicStealthcamping! That's a great idea to visit Japan too! I don't know if you've been there before, but it's definitely our favourite spot to travel with the amazing food and places to check out!

    • @BasicStealthcamping
      @BasicStealthcamping 11 днів тому +1

      @@lostthenfound cheers! it will be my first time there, I was going to add a few days to Osaka/Kyoto on my Korea trip but just decided it wasnt enough time and would compromise Korea time too so decided against, good to do with the family anyway. Thanks!

  • @youtubeuser5768
    @youtubeuser5768 15 днів тому +2

    진짜 개재밌다! 더많이 나오길

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому

      @youtubeuser5768 시청해주셔서 감사합니다! 행복하시고 건강을 챙기세요! ^^

  • @Jopsksprdvakf
    @Jopsksprdvakf 4 дні тому +1

    Have you been to Nakanoshima Rose Garden?
    I love to stay near Tenmabashi because walking along that river is really beautiful.
    Yodoyabashi - Tenmabashi - Kyobashi areas are the best for me.
    I'm bored with Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Umeda but that's just me 🤣

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  3 дні тому

      @Jopsksprdvakf I've been around that area but haven't been to the rose garden. Will have to check it out next time! Also very good recommendations on places to stay! Will keep them in mind for next time!

  • @Inchonseoul
    @Inchonseoul 6 днів тому +1

    👌

  • @eliasorbon450
    @eliasorbon450 14 днів тому +1

    If you come to Bangkok again, I hope you can make detailed videos on here. Bangkok is visited by a very large number of people from all over the world and you could potentially pay for your entire trip will a well-made video.

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому

      Thanks so much Elias! We will definitely have to return to Bangkok again now that we have dialed things in a bit (last time we were there we had no idea what we were doing haha). So excited to explore more of Thailand in the future!

  • @jhchooo
    @jhchooo 14 днів тому +2

    Last two trips to Asia from the US, I relied on my roaming and had no issues. I was able to get voice, text and data, data being a bit slow, but it was all functional. I don't understand why there is such a market for SIM cards.

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому

      Ah that's interesting @jhchooo! My phone plan in Korea ($26 USD per month) is pretty expensive if I turn on roaming, but maybe a lot of plans from North America have it included? That would be nice for sure!

  • @wrv6927
    @wrv6927 12 днів тому +1

    Hi, your video has been such a destiny gift. I am going to Osaka on july, it will be my first and maybe the only time, I live in Ecuador and the ticket was a gift. Would you please help me giving me an idea of at what time did you left yo Kyoto and had time to do so many things, the same about Nara. At what time did you begin your days? How difficult was to walk on the heat? Thank you so much,

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  11 днів тому +1

      @wrv6927 really glad to hear that! If you want to see lots of things in Kyoto then you should leave really early in the morning, as the main attractions are all pretty spread out. For Nara, you can see the things close to Nara Park in half a day, so you don't have to leave as early. Also for us it was quite hot to be honest, but it's not as bad if you keep stopping into cafes/restaurants to rest and cool off during the day. Hope you have an amazing trip there!

  • @Geeraffe
    @Geeraffe 15 днів тому +1

    Very informative as usual but I need to see more Natcha Croiffle content please 🙏

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому +1

      Thanks so much @Geeraffe! Hahah there will definitely be more matcha croffles eaten in the future! 😁

    • @Geeraffe
      @Geeraffe 14 днів тому +1

      @@lostthenfound or Matcha Bingsu / entire video on bingsu would be welcome 🙏

  • @user-ey2ei5yv3f
    @user-ey2ei5yv3f 15 днів тому +1

    First

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому

      @user-ey2ei5yv3f beat me to it! 🤣

    • @user-ey2ei5yv3f
      @user-ey2ei5yv3f 14 днів тому +1

      ​@@lostthenfoundRooms are really 25 usd ? Osaka, I checked.

    • @user-ey2ei5yv3f
      @user-ey2ei5yv3f 14 днів тому +1

      Did you fly out of Gimpo to Osaka?

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому

      @user-ey2ei5yv3f yeah we booked ours on Agoda for that price. There was a big discount, so it might be on certain days. I think we got pretty lucky to be honest!

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  14 днів тому

      @user-ey2ei5yv3f We flew out of Incheon Airport. Some flights fly out of Gimpo too I think though which is way more convenient.

  • @alexm7582
    @alexm7582 11 днів тому +1

    "things to do in osaka" go to korea

    • @lostthenfound
      @lostthenfound  11 днів тому +1

      @alexm7582 hahah a lot of the people who watch our videos are interested in Korea so I thought it'd be good to point out that it's cheap/easy to fly between the two countries.